Patents by Inventor Fletcher Bean

Fletcher Bean has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly
    Patent number: 12576579
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A material is extruded to form a frame. The material is bent into a rectangular shape with rounded corners to define an opening. Notches may be formed in the frame to facilitate the bending. A remaining gap in the material is joined, such as by a bracket at a lower portion of the opening to secure the frame to itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch
  • DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED VENTILATION, DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES, DISPLAY UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20260059673
    Abstract: A door frame for a display assembly of a display unit is disclosed, along with related display assemblies, units, systems, and methods. The door frame includes a body which is at least substantially planar. At least one vent is provided at the body. A cover is installable to a lip of the door frame which extends at least substantially perpendicular to the body and from an end thereof. The door frame subassembly is replaceable, such as to repair damaged covers offsite. The door frame may be formed by extrusion and bending.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Andrew Raygoza, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch
  • EXTRUDED DOOR FRAME SUBASSEMBLY, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20250108552
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A material is extruded to form a frame. The material is bent into a rectangular shape with rounded corners to define an opening. Notches may be formed in the frame to facilitate the bending. A remaining gap in the material is joined, such as by a bracket at a lower portion of the opening to secure the frame to itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch